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City of Mesa, AZ

City of Mesa, AZ is hiring: Video Producer in Mesa

City of Mesa, AZ, Mesa, AZ, United States, 85277


Salary: $65,304.93 - $97,620.22 Annually

Location : Mesa, AZ

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 15381

Department: (H900) Citywide

Opening Date: 12/06/2024

Closing Date: 12/19/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

Description/Duties

There is a current vacancy in the Police Department and the Mesa Fire Medical Department; however, this recruitment will also be used to establish an eligible list to fill possible future vacancies in other departments.

A Video Producer is responsible for developing, writing, and producing a variety of complex video productions. Duties include: writing scripts for video programs and public service announcements; researching information; editing video; planning staffing, equipment, and materials for video programs, productions, or events; directing video shoots; conducting on-camera interviews and hosting presentations; operating a variety of audio/video equipment such as broadcast video camera, audio board, linear and non-linear editors, lighting and gripping equipment, and microphones; and creating graphics. The class is also responsible for maintaining an audio-visual library, which includes equipment, tapes, slides, and video programs. This class performs related duties as required.

Supervision is received from the Police Media Relations/Communications Administrator (Police Department) or Senior Public Information and Communications Specialist (Public Information Office) or Marketing/Communications Coordinator (Mesa Fire and Medical Department) who reviews work through meetings, periodic conferences, and results achieved. Duties require some evening and weekend work to shoot and direct special events and meetings. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements

Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Communications, Television Production, Mass Communications, or related field. Good (1 - 3 years) video production experience including pre-production, production, and post-production activities. Good (1 - 3 years) experience with a personal computer (PC), Macintosh computer, and video- software applications (examples: Final Cut (latest upgrades) Premier, Prezi, PhotoShop, Illustrator, After Effects, Protools, and social media use including Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and Nextdoor).

Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation is required (Police Department Assignment).

Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of the assignment, individuals in this classification shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in city policy and procedure (Police Department Assignment).
Link to Job Description

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01

Which vacancy do you want to be considered for? Please check all that apply.
  • The vacancy in the Police Department
  • The vacancy in the Mesa Fire Medical Department
  • A future vacancy in the Public Information Office


02

Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Broadcast Communications, Television Production, Mass Communications, or related field? Please detail your degree information on your application.
  • Yes
  • No


03

How many years of video production experience do you have that includes pre-production, production, and post-production activities? Please detail your experience on your application.
  • None
  • Some but less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more


04

Please describe your video production experience that includes pre-production, production, and post-production activities, including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.

05

Please select from the list below all software and computer operating systems you have at least one year of work experience with.
  • Apple/Macintosh computer
  • PC (Personal Computer)
  • Final Cut
  • Adobe Premier
  • Prezi
  • PhotoShop
  • Illustrator
  • After Effects
  • Protools
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Nextdoor
  • Other
  • None of the above


06

Please describe your experience with a personal computer (PC), Macintosh computer, and video- software applications (example: Final Cut (latest upgrades) Premier, Prezi, PhotoShop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Protools), including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.

07

Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?
  • Yes
  • No


08

Do you want to be considered for the current vacancy in the Police Department? If yes, you must answer all questions below.
  • Yes
  • No


09

If you served in the military, what was your discharge status?
  • Honorable
  • Dishonorable
  • Uncharacterized
  • Other than Honorable
  • Entry Level
  • Bad Conduct
  • General
  • Current Active Duty
  • N/A


10

Have you ever been convicted of a felony (this includes criminal convictions out of state that would be considered a felony in Arizona)?
  • Yes
  • No


11

Have you tried or used any of the following drugs unlawfully (without a doctor's prescription or dispensary card): Marijuana, Hashish, Thai Sticks, Barbiturates, Amphetamines, Cocaine, Heroin, Opium, Steroids, or Hallucinogenic Substances?
  • Yes
  • No


12

Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) in the past five years?
  • Yes
  • No


13

Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) more than 3 times since turning 21 years old?
  • Yes
  • No


14

If an explanation or comments are needed regarding drug usage, please note your information here.

Required Question